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GM04 DYA

2004 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,918 mi
Last recorded139,918 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V5095,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 DYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 139,918 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 133,450 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 129,462 miles

both rear tyres starting to have small splits suggest replacement

Fail 24 Aug 2023 129,407 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres starting to have small splits suggest replacement

Pass 15 Aug 2022 126,475 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 126,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 122,164 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear brake disks worn/lipped/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x4 slightly worn/corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front & Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 122,164 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing cracked an top piece of D missing. (0.1 (b))

Service due msg illuminated

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear brake disks worn/lipped/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x4 slightly worn/corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front & Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 114,307 miles

Coil spring corroded slight corrosion to all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner driveshaft boot is leaking grease slightly

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight trace of oil around spring seat (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 114,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tear around full circumference of tyre cords visible in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear around full circumference of tyre cords visible in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded slight corrosion to all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner driveshaft boot is leaking grease slightly

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight trace of oil around spring seat (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 106,787 miles

EML light on dash

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 102,775 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 102,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 99,697 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,355 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 90,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

crack at base of windscreen not in drivers view off the road or swept area

Pass 22 May 2012 82,255 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 82,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,973 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,479 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 54,850 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,075 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 35,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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GM04 DYA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 95,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM04 DYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GM04 DYA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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